World Soil Day is observed every year on December 5, and in times when the environment is deteriorating at an alarming pace, this day holds far more importance than just another date on the calendar.

Our planet’s survival depends heavily on the precious layers of soil beneath our feet, and yet we continue to overlook how rapidly it is being degraded.

More than 95% of our food comes from soil, but despite this staggering fact, soil health remains one of the most neglected environmental concerns. According to the United Nations, it can take nearly 1,000 years to form just 2–3 cm of soil.

The idea of dedicating an international day to soil was first proposed by the International Union of Soil Sciences in 2002.

With the support of the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), and guided by

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